Warehouse Operative - Days - Part Time

DPD UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate: £12.71/h

Career progression

Holiday trading

Health services for you and family

Grocery discounts

Life Assurance

Job summary

DPD UK is seeking Warehouse Operatives for Edinburgh locations. You will be on your feet throughout shifts, performing loading, unloading, sorting, and scanning to ensure parcels are correctly routed.

The role offers permanent contracts for 25 hours per week, with a Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday pattern and shift times 15:30–19:30, plus full training and uniform/PPE provided.

Qualifications

• Physical role requiring staying on your feet for the shift.
• Must be able to lift items up to 25 kg.
• Permanent contract with 25 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading parcels with accuracy and speed.
• Sorting parcels and scanning using warehouse tech.
• Ensuring correct labelling and routing to the right place.
• Operating warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining clean and safe working environment.
• Reporting any discrepancies or damage to supervisor.
• Working with team to meet daily targets and shift goals.
• Adhering to attendance expectations and reliability.

Skills

The Hustle

Team Player

Reliability

Values

Physicality

Tools

Scanners

Conveyor systems

Handling equipment

Job description

LOCATION: DPD Edinburgh - 25 Cliftonhall Road, Newbridge, EH28 8PW

Ready to join the company that aims to be the UK’s most sustainable premium delivery carrier? We’re looking for high-energy Warehouse Operatives to join our team. DPD. We are a £2 billion industry leader focused on sustainability, innovation, and taking care of the people who keep us moving.

DPD UK is a member of Geopost who are a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide.

Why DPD? (The Good Stuff)

We know there’s more to life than just a paycheck. We offer a benefits package designed for the modern world:

• Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour + enhanced overtime rates.
• Stability & Growth: Genuine career progression as we promote from within. Start in the warehouse, move into management just like many of our current leaders have.
• Extra Time Off: Milestone Days to celebrate life’s big moments + Holiday Trading.
• Wellbeing First: Free Unum "Help@Hand" 24/7 health services for you and your family.
• Big Discounts: Save up to 5% on your weekly grocery shop and at 100s of top retailers.
• Financial Peace of Mind: Free Life Assurance (4x salary).

Job Description

• Contract Type: Permanent – 25 Hours Per Week
• Days of Work: Tuesday - Saturday / Sunday - Thursday
• Hours of Work: 15:30 - 19:30

This is a fast-paced, physical role and you will be on your feet all shift. As a warehouse operative, you will be the backbone of our operation, playing a critical role in DPD continuing to deliver outstanding service.

Key Duties Include

• Loading and unloading, scanning, and sorting parcels with precision and accuracy
• Handling items up to 25kg (who needs a gym membership when you can keep fit whilst you work!)
• Using our technology systems to ensure every parcel gets to the right place at the right time
• Operating warehouse equipment including scanners, conveyor systems, and handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping throughout the warehouse environment
• Conducting quality control checks to verify parcel condition and accurate labelling and reporting any discrepancies, damaged items, or system issues to your supervisor promptly
• Working collaboratively with team members to meet daily targets and shift objectives
• Adhering to attendance expectations and maintaining reliability throughout your shift

You'll Receive: Full training from Day 1 and all required uniform and PPE

Qualifications

What You Bring to the Team

• The Hustle: You’ve got a strong work ethic and love hitting targets.
• Team Player: You love working as part of a close knit supportive team
• Reliability: You show up and give it 100%.
• Values: You’re honest, respectful, and care about the service you provide.
• Physicality: You’re comfortable lifting and staying on your feet.

DPD is a Disability Confident Employer and a member of the Valuable 500. We value your unique perspective. To find out why DPD is a great place to work for everyone please click on the following link - You & DPD